Johnson Gets Strong Backing By Delegates
In Dallas the Texas Democrats endorsed Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson for the national ticket and directed their 56 member delegation to Chicago. The convention shifted control to Johnson with a compromise on the national committeewoman post, replacing Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen with Frankie Randolph of Houston.
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Johnson
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Chicago
Senate
Mittee
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lloyd M. Bentsen
McAllen
R. D
Frankie) Randolph
Houston
Bentsen
Rudolph
Liberal Democratic Advisory Council
DAC
Byron Skelton
Temple
Military Aid Revamp Promoted After Major Cut
Rep. Vorys states Joint Chiefs warn a billion-dollar cut forces a major revamp of U S military aid. Eisenhower requests full funding, but House panel trimmed 1 11 billion from foreign aid and debate continues as defense officials push restoration. Sen Sparkman criticizes the cut as excessive.
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Washington
Rep
Vorys
Ohio
Joint Chiefs of Staff
America
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Defense Wilson
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower
House
Wilson
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Foreign Relations Committee
House Committee
Richards
Defense Department
Snyder men named to convention committees
Several Snyder area men were named to committees at the convention yesterday. C. T. McLaughlin of Snyder was member at large on the committee on delegates, which also included Ocle Hunt of Sweetwater. Johnny Ammons of Roby was a member of the order of business committee. Carl Anderson of Sweetwater served on the committee to name members of the national Democratic committee.
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Snyder Area
C. T. McLaughlin
Snyder
Ocle Hunt
Sweetwater
Johnny Ammons
Roby
Order of Business
Carl Anderson
National Democratic Committee
Snyder School Board Reviews 1956 57 Budget
The Snyder school board held a long work session reviewing items in the proposed 1956 57 budget. Principals and department heads explained requests as the board plans multiple sessions before the budget hearing. A maintenance and transportation subcommittee was formed as Elmer Taylor resigns to teach. replacements to be interviewed.
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Snyder
E. H
Ab) Williamson
Elmer Taylor
Two Pants Worn By Thief Triggers Arrest
In Oklahoma City a theft suspect sweating during questioning led officers to check his clothing. He revealed two pairs of pants, one of which was a new pair reported stolen from a downtown department store.
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Oklahoma City
Farm Bill Okayed by Congress Despite Objections
Congress approves a conference bill after House and Senate pass separate versions. President Eisenhower is expected to sign. The measure centers on a $1.2 billion soil bank program to pay farmers to retire surplus land, with critics urging care for regional and consumer interests.
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Washington
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Rep
Poage
Dtex
Heselton
R-Mass
Northeast
Armed jailbreaker captured after manhunt near Jamestown
James Carter of Rochester, an armed jailbreaker with a long police record, was captured just before noon southwest of Jamestown. Police searched farmland and woodland after residents found footprints and clothing near a raided milkhouse, with armed guards posted on local school buses.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Here
James Carter
Rochester
Ike urges study of interservice arguments at news conference
President Eisenhower said strong arguments among the armed services are needed and should be pursued in good faith to seek truth. He noted changes in military doctrine, warned against interservice fights, and stressed a balanced budget as part of national strength. He welcomed Russia’s plan to cut 1.2 million troops cautiously, saying it may not greatly reduce Soviet power.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
Wilson
Russia
Soviet Union
Egypt
United States
China
New York
Adm
Arleigh A. Burke
Naval Operations
Joint Chiefs
State Demos Names Slate Of Delegates
The Texas Democratic convention named at large delegates to the national convention including Lyndon Johnson Sam Rayburn and many Texas political figures. District delegates were listed by district with multiple nominees per district across 21 districts.
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Demos
Dallas
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Sam Rayburn
H. H. Weinert
Ben Ramsey
Tom Connally
Gerald C. Mann
Charles C. South
James P. Nash
Jay Taylor
Olin Teague
James Abercrombie
Frankie Randolph
Vann Kennedy
Ed. J. Carpenter
Byron Skelton
R. Max Brooks
Homer Throneberry
Allison Perry
S. B. Whittenburg
Wright Patman
Jerry Holleman
Bob Bryant
Fred Smith
Lloyd Bentsen
Robert Poage
George Mahon
Paul Kilday
Boyett Stevens
Leighton Cornett
Grover Sellers
Norman Russell
L. L. Roberts
L. L. Morrison
George F. Cook
R. C. Musselwhite
George Hinson
Aubry
J. R. Parten
M. B. Etheridge
J. Edwin Smith
Edgar L. Ball
Robert Taylor
Albert Ball
Martin Belcher
Zac Lentz
Guy Crouch
Wilson Rutheford
E. H. Perry
M. W. Kelley
Tom Miller
Russell Lee
Sam Wood
Carlton Smith
J. H. Kultgen
Raymond E. Buck, Sr
E. L. McCommas
Hunter McLean
Jack Carter
Rhea Howard
Frank Ikard
Carroll F. Sullivant
Alex Dickie Jr
Cecil Burney
Sam Fore
E. W. Patterson
Ben Bock
E. D. Salinas
T. P. Bowles
J. C
Elmo Buck Jr
Kathleen Voigt
Adramn Spears
E. P. Lawrence
Arturo Gonsales
Dolph Briscoe
Joe Foy
Charlie Wodson
Byrd Flags Possible Housing Scandals Across FHA
Senator Byrd released a letter to President Eisenhower citing General Accounting Office findings of irregularities and inefficiencies in FHA offices in New York City Kansas City and Cleveland and in 22 slum clearance projects in 15 cities He warned the elements that breed housing scandals persist while stressing no graft evidence was shown The notices also included letters to Albert M Cole and routine White House replies date May 16.
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Washington
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Eisenhower
Federal Housing Administration
General Accounting Office
FHA
New York City
Kansas City
Cleveland
Senate House Committee
White House
Cole
Senate Banking Committee
Dredge Sinks Near Milwaukee Killing Three
A construction dredge sank in Lake Michigan four miles east of Cudahy after treacherous winds and rough water. Eighteen aboard, three dead and five missing, ten hospitalized. Coast Guard crews and an airplane search for the missing men as the vessel halted its 24 hour shift.
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Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
T. C. Pennock
Milwaukee Coast Guard
Cudahy
Weather snapshot Snyder Texas with scattered thundershowers
Yesterday’s high reached 95 degrees and a low of 65. This morning at 7 30 readings show 73 in Snyder. West Texas remains partly cloudy through Thursday with scattered showers and thundershowers in the Panhandle and upper South Plains while other areas see widely scattered activity.
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Snyder
West Texas
Panhandle
Upper South Plains
South Plains
Truman denies calling Salerno Anzio landings unnecessary
In Naples, former president Harry S Truman denies labeling World War II Salerno and Anzio invasions as unnecessary. He said the reports quoted him inaccurately, while figures like Lt. Gen. Leese and Field Marshal Alexander defended the operations as well planned and executed.
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Naples
Italy
Harry Truman
Salerno
Anzio
Associated Press
Oliver Leese
Britain
Truman
Lord Alexander
Snyder approves summer street seal coating plan
The Snyder city council approved a summer plan for seal coating 138 blocks with single coat and 30 blocks with two coats. Bids will be opened at a June 15 meeting with total cost under 30 000 dollars. City manager Roy Dunlap said the project will seal all streets needing protection.
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Snyder
Scurry County
Roy Dunlap
Air Power Leaders Clash Over Deterrence and Naval Role
General Nathan F. Twining says a U S air attack on the United States is unlikely while warning Russia's long range fleet grows more menacing. Secretary Wilson notes service quarrels but signals unity among Joint Chiefs with Adm Burke stressing joint respect for naval power and cross service cooperation.
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
United States
Twining
Air Force
Civil Air Patrols National Board
Senate
Wilson
Snyder Youth Receives Two Year Sentence
Thomas Ray Wessels an 18 year old from Snyder was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty in Thirty second District Court at Sweetwater to passing a forged instrument. He had a prior two year sentence from a similar charge last month.
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Snyder
Sweetwater
Thomas Ray Wessels
Atomic warhead on guided missile under study at White Sands
Army ordnance experts disclosed a weapons program at White Sands Proving Ground to evaluate carrying atomic warheads on operational rockets. Demonstrations included Nike, Corporal, and Honest John missiles with tests showing targets hit, amid ongoing missile controversy.
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White Lands Proving Ground
N. M
Army Ordnance
New Mexico
Army
Army Ordnance Department
White Sands
Nike
Air Force
Honest John
Proving Ground
Fire Destroys Feed Stack Near Hermleigh
A stack of feed and a fence were destroyed by fire on the C. D. Maloney farm three miles southeast of Hermleigh. Durward A. Porter said the blaze, reported around 6 pm yesterday, was quickly extinguished by the city county booster truck after arrival. The farmhouse was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Mayes.
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C. D. Maloney
Hermleigh
Durward A. Porter
Porter
Dudley Mayes
Underwater Volcanic Eruption Sighted West of Oahu
Two Navy pilots observed bubbling sulphur and sand with smoke rising from the Pacific about 40 miles west of Oahu. They reported it appeared to be an underwater volcanic eruption.
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Honolulu
Pacific
Oahu
Hawaiian
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